Nikon D850 vs Canon EOS RP

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Nikon D850 vs Canon EOS RP

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35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D850 conclusion.

35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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Differences

Nikon D850 advantages over Canon EOS RP

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1840 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher-res screen
590k vs 347k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.08 vs 0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
45.7 vs 26.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS RP advantages over Nikon D850

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 4.35 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Lighter weight
485g vs 915g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 200 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 200 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Class-leading resolution; Excellent dynamic range; Very good high ISO performance; Very fast AF and burst shooting; Durable weather-sealed body; Improved ergonomics; Touchscreen; Dual card slots; 4K video.
Live view/video mode still uses sluggish contrast-detect AF; Viewfinder only tests at ~98% coverage; No 4K at 60p; 30-minute video clip limit; Focus peaking not supported with 4K.
Read our Nikon D850 Review

Very good image quality; Good high ISO performance; Fast Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus system; Eye AF with tracking & video support; 4K video; Good build quality; Excellent value.
No IBIS; Sub-par dynamic range; Burst shooting tops out at 5fps; Poor battery life; Limited video features.
Read our Canon EOS RP Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D850

Canon 5D Mark IV

$2464
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$2249
35mm

Bigger pixels
NFC

Compare Nikon D850 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon EOS RP

Canon 5D Mark IV

$949
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2249
35mm

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

$2464
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II

Canon EOS RP

Sony A99 II

$949
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$3198
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A99 II

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

$2464
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 II

Canon EOS RP

Pentax K-1 II

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$1747
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Pentax K-1 II

Compared to Nikon Z5

Nikon D850

Nikon Z5

$2464
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1147
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z5

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z5

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Lighter weight

$1147
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5

Compared to Sony A7C

Nikon D850

Sony A7C

$2464
35mm

Lens selection
Top deck display

$1598
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D850 vs Sony A7C

Canon EOS RP

Sony A7C

$949
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Wider angle kit lens

$1598
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7C

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